Whereabouts of most Dutch plastic waste surprisingly unclear

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Period18 Jul 2023

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  • TitleWhereabouts of most Dutch plastic waste surprisingly unclear
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletUtrecht University News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date18/07/23
    DescriptionSeveral hundred million kg of Dutch plastic waste remain off the radar. That applies to both plastic waste within the Netherlands and Dutch plastic waste that is exported to other countries. Researchers from Utrecht University and other organisations report this finding after mapping waste streams in the Netherlands. They call for better tracking of waste streams to curb global plastic pollution. The study recently appeared external link in the scientific journal Waste Management & Research
    URLhttps://www.uu.nl/en/news/whereabouts-of-most-dutch-plastic-waste-surprisingly-unclear
    PersonsLi Shen
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